In Chapter 16, Holden talks about the Museum of Natural History. Why Do You Think Holden Like The Museum?

Throughout Chapter 16, Holden talks about the Museum of Natural History. In the chapter specifically, Holden says that the only reason why likes the museum so much is because nothing changed. He has been to the museum ever since he was little, and like his sister, Phoebe, he has gone there every Saturday. Every time he would go there everything stayed the same place, and nothing had changed. Maybe the reason why he likes the museum so much is because he wants his life, just like the museum, to stay the same. He doesn't want to change and mature up. The museum probably symbolizes for Holden the place where everything would remain the same no matter what happens.

How is Holden's Relationship With Jane Different Than the Other Relationships With Girls He Discuss

Holden's relationship with Jane is different than the other girl he discusses because unlike the other girls, he cares about Jane. Every time he feels lonely, he always decides to think about the times he spends with her. Although he "... wouldn't exactly describe her as strictly beautiful" he was happy to be with her and spend time with her. From the time he played checkers with her to the time he showed her his brother's glove, it seems that Jane will always have a special place in his heart. With the other girls for an example Sally, he doesn't have any feelings for her. He just wants a friend to spend time with.

What did Holden's action toward Stradlater and his date with Jane make you think about him? What did it make you think about his feelings for Jane?

Holden's action toward Stradlater and his date with Jane made me think that Holden really likes Jane, and possibly have some strong feelings about Jane. When Holden heard Stradlater was going on a date with Jane, he remembers that she used to keep her kings in the back row all the time when they played checkers. Also during Stradlater date with Jane, Holden worries that Stradlater might "gave her the time", which leads to Stradlater knocking Holden out. All this shows is that he has strong feelings for Jane, because he doesn't want anyone like Stradlater taking advantage of her. Holden cares about Jane, and we can say that he loves her also.

Why Doesn't Holden Like School? Why Is He Failing? Is He Dumb?

In the novel, The Catcher In The Rye, by J. D. Salinger, the main character Holden Caufield does not like school. In the first few chapter of the novel, you learn that he just got kicked out of school and it seems that he does not have any directions on where he is going in life. Just by that the reader already has a sense of Holden's character, and you can see that he does not care about school too much. In the beginning of the book, he says that he has bee in many different private schools before going to Pencey Prep. From what I have been reading thus far, it doesnt seem that Holden is dumb just because he got kicked out of school. But it doesnt seem that Holden doesnt care about school, or else he wouldn't be failing almost every subject.